Hola Amigos!

AiRaBoNiTa · 03-03-2006, 07:21 PM

Hello everyone!!

I'm a 20 yr old female (yes, girls can like cars too) and I am the proud owner of a '91 Toyota MR2 - w00t w00t! I bought it off some old guy, so everything is stock, almost like mint condition.

The only thing I noticed ~ t-tops drizzle a little when it rains - any suggestions on how to fix/replace them? I don't want my car smelling like mildew ya kno?

Also the antenna is starting to fizz out - what's up with that??

Well, that's it for now, show some love for the girl that can handle a stick!

Mister2.2 · 03-03-2006, 09:13 PM

Hey there, welcome to the board. Im a sunroof owner so I cant help you much with the leaky T-top problem. Post some pictures of your board and add them to your members garage if you get a chance.

MR-Fixer · 03-04-2006, 01:07 AM

AirBonita:

T-top leaks in the older MR2's are the rule rather than the exception.

There's one easy but drastic solution: take some black RTV sealant and liberally apply it to the bottom and sides of the rubber weatherstripping and re-insert the T-top. This is drastic because you'd have to re-seal every time you took your Tops off. A better solution would be to buy new weatherstripping for the T-tops.

Lastly, it could be that your leak is in the rear trim piece above your rear window. You'd have to remove it by taking apart the interior trim of the rear roof. Remove the trim piece and apply sealant around the mounting bolt holes for the piece.

Good Luck

N8s93turbo · 03-04-2006, 01:32 AM

welcome to the board!

canadam · 03-04-2006, 03:15 PM

Although some RTV sealant will work to stop your problem... I think your best bet is to buy some of the replacement t-top guides from your Toyota dealer. These have the pin holes for the t-tops off center and placed closer to the body. Your tops will sit tighter to the seals, and your lights will hopefully go away !. For the $10 or so that it costs for all the parts needed, I think its worth trying before you stick some ugly silicone all over your seals

ursoboostd · 03-05-2006, 12:06 AM

Welcome to the board chica. Your only about 3 hours from me. Is you car a turbo or NA? -Wade-

91T_SW20 · 03-05-2006, 11:33 AM

Hola Bonita!

Welcome to the boards!

If you have any questions regarding the two just ask ask there are many educated owners here who are just waiting to share their information...

I ALWAYS appreciate a girl who knows how to handle a stick.

josephah2000 · 03-05-2006, 02:04 PM

Hey chicita!

That is very clean mr2.

The first thing I'd do after replacing the t-top seals is get a new shift knob and maybe the wheels. Other than that your car is great.

What exactly is wrong with your antennae?

91T_SW20 · 03-05-2006, 04:01 PM

hmmmm... by the looks of that sticker your in the military and an Officer TOO!

Double bonus..hehe

justkitteh · 03-05-2006, 04:39 PM

lollerskates, intarweb flirt time ;D

*goes outside instead* :/

AiRaBoNiTa · 03-05-2006, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91T_SW20

hmmmm... by the looks of that sticker your in the military and an Officer TOO!

Double bonus..hehe

Haha, yea, you're right. To everyone that has responded to this silly post, thanks, you guys all seem awesome. I'm glad I found you all!!

josephah2000 · 03-07-2006, 08:45 PM

We can all be your men!

03-03-2006, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
AiRaBoNiTa ~~J MaC~~ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hola Amigos! Hello everyone!! I'm a 20 yr old female (yes, girls can like cars too) and I am the proud owner of a '91 Toyota MR2 - w00t w00t! I bought it off some old guy, so everything is stock, almost like mint condition. The only thing I noticed ~ t-tops drizzle a little when it rains - any suggestions on how to fix/replace them? I don't want my car smelling like mildew ya kno? Also the antenna is starting to fizz out - what's up with that?? Well, that's it for now, show some love for the girl that can handle a stick!

03-03-2006, 09:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Hey there, welcome to the board. Im a sunroof owner so I cant help you much with the leaky T-top problem. Post some pictures of your board and add them to your members garage if you get a chance. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

03-04-2006, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	Although some RTV sealant will work to stop your problem... I think your best bet is to buy some of the replacement t-top guides from your Toyota dealer. These have the pin holes for the t-tops off center and placed closer to the body. Your tops will sit tighter to the seals, and your lights will hopefully go away !. For the $10 or so that it costs for all the parts needed, I think its worth trying before you stick some ugly silicone all over your seals __________________

03-05-2006, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
justkitteh No Skills Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	lollerskates, intarweb flirt time ;D goes outside instead :/ Last edited by justkitteh; 03-06-2006 at 08:10 PM..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-04-2006, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
MR-Fixer Censored *** censors Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Censored Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0%** )	AirBonita: T-top leaks in the older MR2's are the rule rather than the exception. There's one easy but drastic solution: take some black RTV sealant and liberally apply it to the bottom and sides of the rubber weatherstripping and re-insert the T-top. This is drastic because you'd have to re-seal every time you took your Tops off. A better solution would be to buy new weatherstripping for the T-tops. Lastly, it could be that your leak is in the rear trim piece above your rear window. You'd have to remove it by taking apart the interior trim of the rear roof. Remove the trim piece and apply sealant around the mounting bolt holes for the piece. Good Luck

03-04-2006, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	welcome to the board!

03-05-2006, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
ursoboostd huh Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 376 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Welcome to the board chica. Your only about 3 hours from me. Is you car a turbo or NA? -Wade-

03-05-2006, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
91T_SW20 Midship Runabout Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hola Bonita! Welcome to the boards! If you have any questions regarding the two just ask ask there are many educated owners here who are just waiting to share their information... I ALWAYS appreciate a girl who knows how to handle a stick.

03-05-2006, 02:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
josephah2000 Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey chicita! That is very clean mr2. The first thing I'd do after replacing the t-top seals is get a new shift knob and maybe the wheels. Other than that your car is great. What exactly is wrong with your antennae?

03-05-2006, 04:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
91T_SW20 Midship Runabout Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 591 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	hmmmm... by the looks of that sticker your in the military and an Officer TOO! Double bonus..hehe

03-07-2006, 08:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
josephah2000 Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	We can all be your men!